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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,334.84, 280,714.98 and 127,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,334.84, 280,714.98 and 127,286.84 is: 190,735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,334.84 : 280,714.98 = 127,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,334.84/280,714.98 = 127,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,334.84x = 280,714.98 × 127,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,334.84x = 35,731,322,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731,322,744.86/187,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,735.06

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